Santa Monica and Waymo Clash Over Autonomous Vehicle Charging Stations
TL;DR
Santa Monica is seeking a court order to declare two Waymo recharging stations public nuisances due to noise and light disturbances affecting residents, with proposed restrictions on overnight operations, despite Waymo's claims of recent improvements and compliance. The city argues the nuisances disrupt sleep and daily life, while Waymo defends its efforts to mitigate issues and continues operations.
Topics:nationlocal-government#local-government#noise-complaints#public-nuisance#recharging-stations#santa-monica#waymo
- City of Santa Monica asking judge to declare 2 Waymo recharging stations public nuisances ABC7 Los Angeles
- Santa Monica calls Waymo charging sites a ‘public nuisance,’ asks judge to limit overnight operations FOX 11 Los Angeles
- Waymo and city of Santa Monica file suits against each other over charging station dispute Washington Times
- Waymo sues Santa Monica for trying to make it stop beeping all night Boing Boing
- Waymo and Santa Monica Sue Each Other Over Autonomous Vehicle Charging Facilities Santa Monica Mirror
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